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Well-being

From mindfulness to resilience — discover wellbeing, mental health, and life skills programmes for young people across the UK.

Your Well-being Journey

Schools, charities, and specialist providers offer wellbeing pathways from early years through to young adulthood.

4-7

Emotional Literacy

Ages 4-7

Naming feelings, relaxation games, and building emotional vocabulary through play.

Develop Through Drama

Helenogrady

well-being

Infinite Wellbeing - Holiday Club

Infinite Wellbeing

well-being

Infinite Wellbeing - Ripley Tuesday Tots (Gifted Session)

Infinite Wellbeing

well-being
7-11

Mindfulness Basics

Ages 7-11

Introduction to mindfulness, breathing techniques, and friendship skills programmes.

Family learning – massage for back and face with your child – aged above 8

Adult Learning Lewisham

well-being

Riverside Youth Club — Girlie Check In

Lewisham Youth Service

well-being

Develop Through Drama

Helenogrady

well-being
11-14

Resilience Building

Ages 11-14

Peer support training, growth mindset workshops, and stress management tools.

Family learning – massage for back and face with your child – aged above 8

Adult Learning Lewisham

well-being

Riverside Youth Club — Girlie Check In

Lewisham Youth Service

well-being

Develop Through Drama

Helenogrady

well-being
14-16

Self-Management

Ages 14-16

Anxiety management, sleep hygiene, digital wellbeing, and emotional regulation.

Family learning – massage for back and face with your child – aged above 8

Adult Learning Lewisham

well-being

Riverside Youth Club — Girlie Check In

Lewisham Youth Service

well-being

Develop Through Drama

Helenogrady

well-being
16-18

Transition Support

Ages 16-18

Building independence, coping with change, and mental health first aid training.

Family learning – massage for back and face with your child – aged above 8

Adult Learning Lewisham

well-being

Riverside Youth Club — Girlie Check In

Lewisham Youth Service

well-being

Develop Through Drama

Helenogrady

well-being

Where Well-being Can Take You

The skills developed transfer to many careers in and around the field.

Counsellor

Providing mental health support through talking therapy

Key Skills

Active listeningEmpathyBoundariesSelf-awareness

Typical Route

Counselling diploma → Placement hours → Accreditation → Private practice

Mindfulness Teacher

Teaching mindfulness and meditation practices

Key Skills

Personal practiceTeachingGroup facilitationCompassion

Typical Route

Personal practice → Teacher training → Teaching → Trainer

Yoga Instructor

Teaching yoga for physical and mental wellbeing

Key Skills

Yoga practiceAnatomyTeachingAdaptation

Typical Route

200hr training → Teaching → 500hr training → Senior teacher

Mental Health Nurse

Supporting people with mental health conditions

£35.4kmedian salary

Range: £27.2k - £45k

Source: ONS ASHE 2024

Key Skills

Clinical skillsCommunicationResilienceEmpathy

Typical Route

Nursing degree → Band 5 → Band 6 → Band 7 → Consultant

Salary data from Office for National Statistics, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024

Well-being Heroes

These stars started at local clubs just like yours. Their journeys show what's possible.

Jonny Benjamin MBE

Wellbeing

#FindMike campaign, mental health advocate, documentary subject

Started atAge 20
FromLondon

“A stranger once saved my life on Waterloo Bridge. Now I spend mine reminding young people they matter.”

Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Wellbeing

BBC Doctor, Feel Better Live More podcast author

Started atAge 15
FromClydebank

“Teaching children about their wellbeing is the most important thing society can do.”

Fearne Cotton

Wellbeing

Happy Place podcast founder, mental health advocate

Started atAge 23
FromLondon

“Talking about mental health has to start young. We need to normalise asking for help.”

Ruby Wax

Wellbeing

Oxford Masters in Mindfulness, Frazzled Cafe founder

Started atAge 45
FromChicago (raised UK)

“Mindfulness changed my life. We should be teaching it in every school from age 5.”

Featured Well-being Providers

These organisations offer structured programmes for young people across the UK.

ClubHub UK

ClubHub UK

2625 programmes

ClubHub UK is a directory of children's activities, classes and clubs across the UK. Founded in 2016, it helps millions of parents discover trusted activities for their children.

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Sample Programmes

**NEW** Children’s Yoga Club in Mirfield – The Whispering Wood

📍 WF14 8AD

Ages 5–10

Family Yoga (The Basement Snug)

📍 CV8 1LY

Ages 4–10

Family Yoga (Little Light Studio Leamington)

📍 CV32 7TG

Ages 4–10

TotsSpots

TotsSpots

299 programmes

TotsSpots connects Irish families with baby and toddler activities across the country. From music classes to baby massage, sensory play to parent-and-child groups, the platform brings together local providers catering for the under-5s. Early years activities support children's development while giving parents opportunities to connect with others navigating the same life stage. Featured classes focus on bonding, early learning, and gentle socialisation in welcoming environments. While TotsSpots is Ireland-focused, BusyKids includes their listings to help families near the border or those planning visits find suitable activities. Browse sessions by location and age to find the perfect activity for your little one.

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Sample Programmes

Calm Space Yoga - Drogheda

📍 A92 KV6F

Ages ?–1

Catherine's Yoga Cubs

📍 Summerhill, County Meath, Ireland

Ages 5–5

The Yoga Fairy Classes

📍 R32 H3K8

Ages 3–3

Restless Kids Directory

Restless Kids Directory

239 programmes

Restless Kids is the UK's premier children's club directory, helping parents find local clubs and activities for kids, babies, and toddlers across the UK. Covers sports, dance, music, drama, arts & crafts, swimming, educational classes, and more.

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Sample Programmes

Mum and Baby Yoga in Sutton Coldfield

📍 B73 6TX

Ages 0–12

Mitchy Titch Baby Yoga

📍 L12 9EJ

Ages 0–12

Mitchy Titch Toddler to Pre-School Yoga

📍 L12 4HN

Ages 0–12

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